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Games like The Shortest Night

Games like The Shortest Night

Looking for games like The Shortest Night? Here are top survival simulation recommendations with a horror, fantasy and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Crimson Theory, Mystery House or Whispers of Kurogane Castle.

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  1. Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

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  2. Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

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  3. Whispers of Kurogane Castle is a psychological horror puzzle adventure inspired by Japanese folklore, ancient rituals, and emotional mystery, where the castle reacts to your presence, reshapes itself as you explore, and hides meaning inside every symbol, creating a deeply atmospheric experience for players who love story-driven worlds and interconnected puzzles. At its core, the game explores a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Kurogane Castle.

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    Panic, a psychological horror game based on mental disorder. Your task is to confront the paranormal activities and monstrous beings that appear out of nowhere in David's mind. With its immersive gameplay and hair-raising atmosphere, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Your duty is to help David navigate through his mind and overcome his inner demons. Be ready to face the unknown and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panic.

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  5. Forget Her is a first-person psychological horror experience that pulls you into the mystery of Greg and Alison two of your closest friends who disappeared without a word. Their worried parents asked you to check the house, but once you step inside, it’s clear something else lingers there. The walls remember. The silence watches. And the truth is buried deeper than you think. GameplayExplore a su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forget Her.

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  6. Trapped in a frozen dimension of depression, you fight despair and fading sanity as memories of Christmas haunt you. Every step is a battle, every memory a lifeline. Can you survive the season when even hope has frozen over? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noelle.

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  7. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Code Alkonost is a first-person, atmospheric adventure where Slavic legends come to life. Travel through a dark fantasy world and encounter the possessive spirits of the underworld. Experience authentic art styles and stories that have never been seen in adventure games before. Meet iconic figures from Slavic mythology, including the enigmatic Baba Yaga, the elusive Leshy, and many other supernatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil.

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  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 153 reviews

    Don’t Go Looking For Evil, You May Find The Likho… One-Eyed Likho is a mystical first-person horror adventure in which you have to find Likho and escape your own evil fate. Features Folk horror – Explore a game world inspired by a Slavic fairy-tale recorded in the early 19th century Story-focused exploration – Progress through the game to uncover secrets and learn the whole truth Unique style - A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One-Eyed Likho.

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  9. A psychological horror adventure where you explore abandoned locations and unravel dark legends. Set in a remote castle hiding a Nazi black magic experiment gone wrong, you'll face haunting environments, challenging puzzles, and a fight to survive the horrors lurking within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occultus Vitae: Hidden Life.

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  10. Realm of Dread is a singleplayer, psychological horror game with survival mechanics. One night, you woke up in a world filled with supernatural entities. Once you realize your family is missing, you will go into the dark and look for them. As you walk in the dark forest, you will find abandoned places to explore and you will find new equipments to fight. With each fight, you will be one step close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm of Dread.

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  11. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

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  12. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Explore the depths of a barren blood ocean of filled with horror The Iron Lung universe experienced from a completely new perspective! Walk your way in an old fragile diving suite, giving you an especially chilling experience Self made unique ambience track Short driven story and ambience based game, finished in under 1 hour first project of new game developerGAMEPLAY Endure in an blood ocean mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metal Casket.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a maze-like Korean alley, photograph and identify supernatural 'Demon Traces' from realistic illusions, and escape while evading a relentless ghost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alley.

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  14. In this immersive story, you follow Adam, a troubled man whose life takes a strange turn as he falls deeply in love with Jinny—a woman he’s only ever met in his recurring dreams. With each night, his connection to her intensifies, but so does his disconnect from reality. Or so it seems. Adam’s only hope for answers might lie with his neighbor, Rhonda, but there's a catch—she’s mysteriously vanis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfeigned Depths.

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  15. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Some houses aren’t just homes. They’re shaped by the experiences of their inhabitants, both good and bad. Through love and anger, happiness and despair, some houses become… more. The Cunningham House, formerly home to generations of the family, is one such house, and something is very wrong inside. With most of her family having abandoned the charming home in small-town Oklahoma, Joni Evers mus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunting of Joni Evers.

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  16. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazing sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    “I hope she’s ok” is a single-player first-person atmospheric mystery inspired by Nordic folklore. Set around a beautiful lakeside cabin in the heart of Finland during the midsummer solstice, the idyllic scene takes a turn for the worse when you discover that your friend is missing. Experience the mystery of midsummer in a traditional lakeside cabin in the heart of Finland, where the long evening… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I hope she's ok.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    A balut vendor's simple life turns into a nightmare—can you survive the shadows of Barangay Sak Dudol? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hapunan.

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  19. What is Kindawn? A first-person atmospheric horror exploration game. You play as an adult returning to the Siberian town where you grew up as an orphan. As you piece together fractured memories and uncover what happened in your absence, the line between folklore and nightmare begins to dissolve. The game is designed for a single playthrough of approximately 3-5 hours. Exploration Move freely throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindawn: The Parish Remembers.

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  20. ABOUT THIS GAME MALAM: School is an immersive, first-person interactive horror experience rooted in the eerie urban legends of Malaysian high schools. Built on a foundation of environmental storytelling, the game challenges you to navigate a recursive nightmare where reality and memory blur into a humid, quiet dread. To survive the night, you must sharpen your senses. Listen to the shifting … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MALAM: School.

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  21. Based on a true story. Navigate through ever-changing pools where the path can never be memorized. Solve puzzles with physics-based interactions and survive the entity on your trail. Experience the grim consequences of phone addiction. Can you solve the mystery of that fateful day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLSIDE VIGIL.

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  22. Bhangarh: The Untold Story Bhangarh: The Untold Story is a psychological survival horror experience set in the cursed ruins of India’s most haunted fort. The Real Bhangarh Bhangarh Fort is a real location in Rajasthan - often called the most haunted place in Asia. Built in the 16th century by Raja Madho Singh, the fort now stands abandoned, shrouded in mystery. According to legend, a sor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bhangarh: The Untold Story.

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  23. ABOUT THIS GAMENamiko is a PSX-inspired psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, restraint, and emotional storytelling. You play as Namiko, a young girl navigating spaces shaped by ritual, belief, and unresolved trauma. Horror in Namiko is not loud or constant — it lingers in silence, distorted memory, and the unseen presence of something watching. This is a slow-burn experience where vu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Namiko.

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  24. Look At Me is a first-person horror co-op game for up to 4 players, where the goal is to escape a haunted house by solving mysteries and avoiding the ghost of a girl who died in the house a long time ago. Game Features: Co-op mode for up to 4 players First-person perspective with keyboard and mouse, or controller controls A dark, intense atmosphere A ghost with unique, terrifying mechan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look At Me.

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  25. Nightmare Visions: Chapter 2 is not a traditional horror game. This is a narrative horror experience, not a survival challenge. You’re not here to escape. You’re here to witness. No skip buttons. Developed entirely by one person If you're ready for something different, press play. Total Playtime Approx. 1 Hour-2 Hours (Depending on Playstyle). Each chapter explores a new character, a new set… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Visions Chapter 2.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    In this intriguing story, players will take on the role of John, a man who is deeply concerned about his twin brother's sudden and inexplicable disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth behind this mysterious event, John embarks on a perilous journey into the unknown. Along the way, he discovers an ancient and ominous book that seems to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of his brother's d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Collection: Chapters of Fate Prologue.

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  27. IMPORTANT NOTE The game's main focus is on exploration, as the tension slowly builds to create an even more immersive experience. The storyline is revealed through surreal visualization and implicit contextual details. Don't forget that this is a complex and unusual game in many ways. Whispers in The Void is a first-person psychological thriller. Explore a mysterious mental hospital in an atmosp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Void.

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  28. Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

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  29. Feature List ABOUT THIS GAMEWhat Secrets Lurk Within the Puppeteer’s Strings?Unravel the Mystery. Confront the Terror. Survive the Nightmare. Dive into a gripping narrative horror experience where the line between truth and legend frays. In The Puppeteer, you’ll guide Emil as he follows a trail of scorched reports, broken toys, and conflicting testimonies around a figure blamed for disapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernoth A Deep Descent.

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  30. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 510 reviews

    The WWI story where your goal isn’t to kill, but to survive. In the still trenches, three soldiers learn the harsh truth of war: reckless missions, digging trenches, collecting dog tags and ghostly whispers in the dark. Home before the leaves fall, they thought. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caribou Trail.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    12 Memory Lane is a first-person narrative mystery game. Step inside the manor of the elusive Henry Villemaine and piece together the slices of life leading up to the sudden disappearance of his family. EXPLORE AN EVER-SHIFTING MANSIONHenry Villemaine’s mansion is constantly shifting : faces change in photographs, furniture moves when you’re not looking... Use post-it notes to mark objects and k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Memory Lane.

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  32. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket.

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  33. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    DESCRIPTION : Inferis: Dead Below is a first-person psychological horror and walking simulator experience, offering approximately 45 to 50 minutes of intense gameplay. Story Overview: Journalist Larry descends into the underground tunnels, following the pleas of families who haven’t heard from their missing loved ones for a long time. Initially setting out to fulfill his duty as a reporter, La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferis: Dead Below.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Ramona is a first-person psychological horror set in the 1970s. Use a camera to reveal the invisible, follow Ramona’s rules, and explore rooms filled with puzzles and disturbing memories in a house haunted by secrets and remorse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ramona.

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  35. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    NOTE: The game focuses on exploration and builds tension slowly to create a deeper and more meaningful experience. Its story is unveiled through surreal cinematic imaging. Estimated completion time: 1.5hours. Please do leave a review if you liked the game as it helps a lot! - How far will you go to reunite with your lost daughter? ItLivesInTheWoods is a first-person psychological horror game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ItLivesInTheWoods.

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  36. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    89% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A survival horror experience inspired by 90s FMV games and VHS nightmares. Choose your path as a paranormal investigator in a haunting interactive film and uncover the secrets of Barlang Valley. Every choice you make shapes the story—leading to new scenes, multiple endings, and many ways to die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AFAR: An Interactive Horror Film.

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  37. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    In Ghost Frequency, you are a ghost hunter from PIT - Paranormal Investigation Team. Your mission is to locate a sinister spirit using the EMF Ghost Detector to track paranormal activity, the IR Thermal Camera to reveal hidden entities, and the EVP Digital Recorder to capture eerie voices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Frequency.

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  38. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    90% User Score Based on 890 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    PURPLE ACTION PUZZLES SOLUTIONS :   door code : 3004    door code 2 : 513    ground squares : bottom left - upper left - middle right    cyan lights rooms : rock - decors - tree - chair    elevator code : + - square - triangle - circles    morse code : admin    rocky wall code : top right - bottom right - bottom left use battery close to red light interrupter dice puzzle : top … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcha.

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  40. From the hidden pages of Jurnal Risa comes a visual novel where the boundary between the living and the unseen begins to blur. Step into Jurnal Risa's world where each shadow holds a story, and every whisper leads you deeper into the unknown. Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa crew, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurnal Risa: Dark Destiny.

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  41. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Sinking Forest - 沈む森 - is a Japanese psychological horror game. The game has autosave system. My sister Sayuri is missing, and she hasn't answered the phone for days, I have to find her! The game has the texts translated with automatic translator. I'm sorry but I don't have the budget to pay for professionals, I hope to be able to do it in the future! Game Features: Spectac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

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  42. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    74% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    The Forgotten Tapes: Twisted Forms is now available for wishlisting on Steam!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2239000/The_Forgotten_Tapes_Analog_Nightmares...Twisted Forms contains 8 creepy games all focused on the theme of Body Horror!Want to try out one of the games before purchasing the entire package? Check out The Door by Luke Van Zandt available here: https://lukevanzandt.itch.io/the-door … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten Tapes: Analog Nightmares.

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  44. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Closer To Home is a dialogue-focused walking simulator with light puzzle elements and item collection. Navigate connections between reality and dreams, look for weird stuff and make friends. There is no reason to fear death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closer To Home.

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  45. Anatolian Horror Stories: Curse in Bayramdere is a third-person survival horror game that puts you in the shoes of an An ordinary young girl , who receieves training at POMEM (Police Training Center ), facing extraordinary evil. No training. No special skills. Just the desperate need to find out what happened to the people she loves — and the will to survive long enough to do it. A Village. A Disa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anatolian Horror Stories : Curse In Bayramdere.

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  46. They call it the "Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania." You are Alex, a man carrying a grief he can't escape and a guilt he can't name. When your dead lover's voice haunts your dreams and calls your name from the depths of the world's most haunted forest, you don't run away. You walk right in. But something ancient waits between the trees. A cult is hunting, to please its evil master. And… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Legends: Hoia Baciu.

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  47. The Remains of Dahlia is a short first-person investigative psychological horror game about a husband trying to uncover the truth behind his wife’s disappearance. STORY In the early 2010s, a housewife known as “Dahlia” was reported missing after running away from home. Her husband, Bowo, filed a report with the police, but the investigation yielded no results. With no clear answers, Bowo decided t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Remains of Dahlia.

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  48. In the early 1900s, all communication with the remote Eilean Mor lighthouse off the coast of Scotland was cut off. The light no longer shines at night. No one is answering the radio. And the three lighthouse keepers have vanished without a trace. You are a reserve lighthouse keeper, sent to investigate the silence. What begins as a simple relief mission soon descends into a psychological horror e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eilean Mor: The Lost Keepers.

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  49. Tales from the Watchtower – The SorcererEveryone knows La Mancha as the land of Don Quixote... But what if we told you that beneath its oak trees and dusty trails lie far darker secrets? Tales from the Watchtower is a psychological horror series inspired by urban legends and real-life events that took place in the iconic La Atalaya Forest Park in Ciudad Real, Spain. Dive into Manchegan culture fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from the Watchtower - The Conjurer.

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  50. Immerse yourself in STATIC : THE BEGINNING , a horror adventure where Clara's quiet evening turns into a nightmare. Navigate a Moroccan riad, face sinister cultists, battle terrifying monsters, and uncover dark secrets. Can you help Clara escape the horrors that await? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static: The Beginning.

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